Young Front to run in local “election”

Young Front has announced its decision to run in the local council election. The campaign will be carried out in Salihorsk.

The statement was made at a press conference by Young Front leaders Anastasia Dashkevich and Mikalai Dzemidzenka and YF activist from Salihorsk Ivan Shyla, Radio Svaboda reports.

The activists propose 26 YF candidates for the local election. They plan to have their candidates in all 40 constituencies of the town.

The new strategy supposes focusing on one particular town to gain maximum results. Being unable to launch election campaigns in all Belarusian town, Young Front chose Salihorsk, an industrial centre with rather active residents and acute social problems, including problems of the potash industry.

Young Front members invite political activists from other towns run in the “election” in Salihorsk.

Anastasia Dashkevich says: “The local 'election' for us is a chance to collect signatures and talk to people. We shouldn't forget that the presidential 'election' is coming soon.”